You'll be adding several different types of DNS records depending on the services you want to enable. In a new browser tab or window, sign in to your DNS hosting provider, and find where you manage your DNS settings (e.g., Zone File Settings, Manage Domains, Domain Manager, DNS Manager). Step 2: Add DNS records to connect Microsoft services When Microsoft finds the correct MX record, your domain is verified. Host Name: Points to address: Copy the value from the admin center and paste it here.Priority: Set to any large value not used already.Make sure that the fields are set to the following values: You should delete this records as soon as domain verification is complete.

Otherwise, it can interfere with sending and receiving email. This MX record's Priority must be the highest of all existing MX records for the domain.

Go to your provider's DNS Manager page, and add the MX record indicated in the admin center to your domain.

In a new browser tab or window, sign in to your DNS hosting provider, and then find where you manage your DNS settings (e.g., Zone File Settings, Manage Domains, Domain Manager, DNS Manager).

If your registrar doesn't support adding TXT records, you can verify by adding an MX record. When Microsoft finds the correct TXT record, your domain is verified. Give it some time and a few tries to pick up the change. It typically takes around 15 minutes for record changes to register, but sometimes it can take longer. Save the record, go back to the admin center, and then select Verify.

TXT Name: TXT Value: MS=ms# (unique ID from the admin center).

Go to your provider's DNS Manager page, and add the TXT record indicated in the admin center to your domain.Īdding this record won't affect your existing email or other services and you can safely remove it once your domain is connected to Microsoft 365. In a new browser tab or window, sign in to your DNS hosting provider, and then find where you manage your DNS settings (e.g., Zone File Settings, Manage Domains, Domain Manager, DNS Manager). Sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center and select Show all > Settings > Domains.

Step 1: Add a TXT or MX record to verify you own the domain Recommended: Verify with a TXT recordįirst, you need to prove you own the domain you want to add to Microsoft 365. With Business Assist, you and your employees get around-the-clock access to small business specialists as you grow your business, from onboarding to everyday use. If you need help with the steps in this topic, consider working with a Microsoft small business specialist.

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